Get ready to tuck into one of the region’s most exciting culinary celebrations as the Taste East Devon Festival returns for its fifth year from 13th to 21st September 2025! From vineyard tours and foraging feasts to artisan tastings and family-friendly days out, this 9-day festival promises to showcase the very best of East Devon’s food, drink, and hospitality.
With a packed programme of unique events hosted by some of the area’s most iconic producers, chefs, and venues, Taste East Devon brings together the region’s rich foodie heritage with fresh new flavours and unforgettable experiences.
Vineyard Views & Garden Goodness
Step into the vines with Pebblebed Vineyard and Lily Farm Vineyard, both offering multiple tours throughout the festival where you can sip and stroll through some of East Devon’s most beautiful wine. At Lympstone Manor, enjoy an exclusive Vineyard Tour & Pool House Lunch (17th September), combining fine wine, food and views of the Exe Estuary in one truly luxurious experience.
Adding to this landscape-led lineup is The Donkey Sanctuary’s ‘Bray Beyond Borders’ (18th September) a classic Devon cream tea experience, set in the rolling hills of the Jurassic Coast.
Over at The PIG-at Combe, join a Kitchen Garden Tour (multiple dates) to see how this renowned venue grows the ingredients that inspire its field-to-fork menu. For something a little livelier, don’t miss the Folly Music Night (19th September), an evening of tunes and tipples in the PIG’s atmospheric garden hideaway. Following the beat, Coldharbour Field Kitchen offers an equally vibrant evening of Live Music, Wood-Fired Pizza & Tapas (multiple dates).
Seasonal Feasts & Foraging Adventures
The festival launches on 13th September with A Fungi Forager’s Feast at River Cottage. Join the team as you forage for wild mushrooms across their scenic grounds, before gathering around the table to enjoy a fungi-focused feast that celebrates the wild side of the season.
Down in the cider orchards of Courtney’s of Whimple, the ever-popular ‘Big Pick’ returns (20th & 21st September)! An immersive weekend of apple picking, pressing, live music, food and community fun, set among ancient apple trees.
Another festival favourite, High Grange, welcomes guests to their Fire School (18th September)– a full day of fire-cooking, food, learning and laughter set in a stunning woodland kitchen. Get hands-on and enjoy a true open-flame feast.
Tipples, Tastings & Artisan Experiences
Fans of craft drinks and small-batch produce will have plenty to savour this year. Join the team at Bar Buoy for an expertly curated Cocktail Tasting (18th September) and get hands-on with flavour pairings and mixology. Beer lovers can dive into a behind-the-scenes Otter Brewery Tour & Dinner (17th September), complete with plenty of tastings and tales from the team.
For coffee connoisseurs, head to The Coffee Factory for a guided Coffee Tasting (15th & 16th) led by their expert roasters, where you’ll sample ethically sourced beans roasted right here in East Devon.
Also on the tasting trail is Lyme Bay Winery, who join forces with Quicke’s Cheese for an indulgent Wine & Cheese Pairing Tasting (multiple dates), a must for lovers of bold flavours and local craftsmanship.
The Farm Table at Darts Farm will also be hosting a special East Devon Wine Dinner (details coming soon), celebrating the region’s finest wines with a thoughtfully curated menu and stories from the producers themselves.
Celebrate East Devon’s Culinary Heart
The Taste East Devon Festival is made possible thanks to the collaboration of local businesses who are passionate about promoting the region’s seasonal, sustainable and exceptional produce.
Michael Dart, founder of Darts Farm and co-founder of the festival, said: “We’re thrilled to be celebrating the fifth Taste East Devon Festival with another jam-packed calendar of events. It’s a joy to come together and shine a spotlight on the incredible small-scale producers and family run businesses that we have right here in East Devon.”
Cllr Nick Hookway, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Sport, Leisure and Tourism at East Devon District Council, said: “The festival highlights East Devon’s incredible food and drink, and hospitality sector and focuses on seasonal and local produce of highest quality. Now in its 5th year, we are proud to support an initiative that positions East Devon as a top foodie destination in the UK and attracts visitors from across the country to experience the best of food, drink and hospitality’’.
Join the Celebration
The 9-day celebration is kindly supported by founder members Darts Farm, Lympstone Manor, The PIG-at Combe, Otter Brewery, The Donkey Sanctuary and East Devon National Landscape. With great thanks to sponsors East Devon District Council, NFU Mutual Tiverton & Honiton Agencies, SunGift Solar and Goosemoor Foodservice.
Visit the full programme of events at www.tasteeastdevon.co.uk, where you can find booking information and accommodation options. Follow @tasteeastdevon on Instagram and Facebook to stay up-to-date with all things delicious.
(Photo credit:Becky Craven).
